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Current News:
- End Hunger CT!'s Online SNAP Pre-Screener is now LIVE! In less than 10 questions, this tool will tell you if you may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits before you submit a formal application. Click Here
- Free Tax Help is here! See flyer BELOW!
- For those in need of assistance with unemployment claims:
The DOL announced new phones numbers for this type of assistance:*Hours of operation are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. 860-967-0493 203-941-6868 Toll Free: 800-956-3294
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Phase 2a Applications Now Open:
The CT Department of Labor (DOL) is now accepting applications for “Phase 2a” of the PUA program.
PUA is intended for those who are not eligible for, or have exhausted entitlement to, state and federal benefits. Federal guidelines require that applicants are determined ineligible for state benefits before applying for PUA.
Click herefor more information
- Masks:
In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus Social Services continues to supply masks to those residents in need. Over the last month we have coordinated a program of very generous people donating their time and materials to construct homemade masks as well as working with the Middlesex United Way, Old Saybrook Rotary and the Westbrook VNA on this project. To date we have collected over 400 masks and given away over 300. Please call Social Services at 860-399-3090 for pick up or if you or someone you know would like to donate masks.
- Online Purchasing of Food with SNAP Benefits: Click here
for information/ FAQs.
- Pet Food Pantry:
Westbrook Social Services has received donations of cat and dog food to help you care for your pets. If you are low-income and need help with dog and cat food, please reach out to us!
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Our Mission:
The Town of Westbrook Social Services Department develops and maintains a coordinated system of social services for the residents of the Town of Westbrook, Ct.
Our staff provides advocacy, information, referral and support services to adults, families, elderly and disabled residents.
The Department serves as a key link between the serving agencies and residents. The staff also assists clients in completing a variety of assistance applications for different state, federal and private programs.
To provide adequate time to discuss your concerns, we request that you call our office to schedule an appointment. You may need to bring proof of residency and/or proof of income.
The Westbrook Social Services Department serves as a general referral source for essential services for Westbrook residents.
- Single men and women
- Disabled
- Elderly
- Families
- Homeless
- Students
- Veterans
Clients are assessed for eligible services and assisted with the completion of applications for State and Federal programs or referred to the appropriate agency (including, but not limited to) the following services:
Medicare Savings Plan (MSP) | Veterans benefits |
SNAP (Food Stamps) | Intake site for CEAP/CHAP State Energy Assistance (CRT-Operation Fuel -Eversource) |
Head Start | Homelessness Prevention Fund |
WIC | Emergency Town Food Pantry |
Care 4 Kids | Campership programs for children |
Husky - healthcare for children | Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantry |
Medicaid (Title 19) | OPM Renters Rebate program |
Saga (State General Assistance) | Salvation Army - Service Unit Extension |
Soldiers', Sailors', and Marines' Fund | Warm the Children |
Municipal Agent for the Elderly | Back to School Programs |
Veteran Service Officer | Information, Advocacy and Referrals |
Eversource - Utility Low Budget Worksheets, New Start and Matching Payment Programs | HES-IE – Free Home Weatherization Programs |
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Elizabeth C. Carpenter
CoordinatorPhone: 860-399-3090, ext. 1154
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Amber Shaw
Social Services AssistantPhone: (860) 399-3090 x1113
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Social Services
Physical Address
866 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
Mailing Address
866 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone: 860-399-3090
Hours
Monday - Wednesday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - Noon